Salem, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salem.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salem
What is the weather usually like in Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,220 mm
- 39.1 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARBLEHEAD, MA US (USC00194502), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salem is June to September. At 26 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Salem
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Salem?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Salem in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 33°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Salem?
Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Salem weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Salem.
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